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GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Questions and Answers

Question 33

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Why does the editor (line 27) of a newspaper hedge about the changes in an opinion essay the author has written?

Options:

A.

The editor is basically dishonest.

B.

The editor lacks confidence.

C.

The editor has few suggestions about improving the essay.

D.

The editor believes in softening her criticism.

E.

The editor finds it difficult to express her disapproval of the essay.

Question 34

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Based on Granny’s character as revealed in this excerpt, how might Granny react if her children tried to put her in a retirement home?

Options:

A.

welcome the rest

B.

protest that she can take care of herself

C.

gladly give up the work of caring for her own home

D.

ask to live with one of the children

E.

hire someone to care for her

Question 35

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When Rip returns from a successful fishing trip, what would Dame Van Winkle most likely do?

Options:

A.

thank him for providing dinner

B.

praise him for helping her

C.

criticize his long absence

D.

hide her anger behind humor

E.

encourage him to go fishing again

Question 36

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In this excerpt, Manuel’s actions are most like those of what other kind of person?

Options:

A.

doctor without adequate training

B.

teacher unprepared for class

C.

mountain climber afraid of heights

D.

traveler recovering from jet lag

E.

runner suffering from overexertion

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